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Experts sound alarm bells over animal species

This content was published on Sep 1, 2007 The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and non-governmental groups are at loggerheads over intellectual property rights of animal breeds and their genes. The NGO Swissaid says the preservation of biodiversity is key for the survival of 830 million farmers, breeders and nomads worldwide. “The industrialisation of the agricultural sector over the decades is…

Sun shines on one-of-a-kind apartment block

This content was published on Sep 1, 2007 The heat for the eight apartments in the building in the town of Burgdorf will be provided by 276 square metres of solar roof panels connected to a giant water storage tank. “It’s not well known that solar power can cover most of a building’s energy requirements, or even provide all of its heating without…

Swiss unions demand bigger salaries for all

This content was published on Aug 31, 2007 At a news conference in Bern on Friday, they also demanded an extra one per cent on top of that for women. Their call came as the Federal Statistics Office said the economy grew at 3.2 per cent last year, an upwards revision from 2.7 per cent before. “The economic situation, whether regarding exports or…

Arms deal with Romania triggers controversy

This content was published on Aug 31, 2007 But according to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco), there is nothing wrong with the destination or the material to be exported. Seco and the Swiss foreign ministry approved last week the sale of 31 Piranha armoured vehicles to Romania produced by Swiss firm Mowag, as confirmed by the head of the company on…

Swiss act over Chinese toy issue

This content was published on Aug 31, 2007 Officials have also sent out a letter to importers and manufacturers reminding them that they are responsible for guaranteeing the safety of Chinese-made products. But Swiss experts in Chinese business have warned against solely blaming China for the problems with toys. Pressure for low prices and lack of quality control by western companies also play…

Mental health on the mend, but more seek help

This content was published on Aug 30, 2007 And specialists warn that too many people are still suffering from mental problems – a situation that could get worse if the economy takes a downturn. The Swiss Health Observatory reported on Thursday that 55 per cent of the population said they felt emotionally stable, up ten per cent on 1992. The number of people…

Animal experimentation on the rise again

This content was published on Aug 30, 2007 The organisation, which strives to promote alternatives to animal tests, made the announcement as part of an event to mark its 20th anniversary. Even though 3R witnessed an 80 per cent drop from two million to 450,000 animals used in testing during its first 17 years of its existence, the figure was up to half…

Taxing time for Swiss diplomats

This content was published on Aug 29, 2007 Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey told the 150 ambassadors, consuls general and development agency heads that she understood their concerns. Each year, the diplomats return to Switzerland to attend the three-day meeting. It’s an opportunity for the foreign minister to outline government policy. The official focus of this year’s conference was on efforts to increase coordination…

Swiss banker stumbles upon dinosaur graveyard

This content was published on Aug 29, 2007 He recently hit the headlines in Switzerland after stumbling upon the bones of two Plateosaurus, unearthing what may turn out to be Europe’s largest dinosaur graveyard. “After 30 years as a fossil collector it was truly exhilarating to come across such a dinosaur. It’s not normally possible for an amateur palaeontologist – it was pure…

Report calls for more respect for the aged

This content was published on Aug 29, 2007 It says policies should be focused on the potential and autonomy of the elderly, as well as on guaranteeing them a dignified life. The policy document adopted by the cabinet on Wednesday reviews the current situation of old people and defines guidelines for the future. The Federal Social Insurance Office noted that the situation of…

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